Fascism has shown itself more ways than one. Lives are at stake and some have been taken already. This country right now is not working for the people. To be fair it hasn’t been for some time. We as individuals deserve to live our lives in peace. We deserve healthcare, factual education, clean air, and overall be able to feel safe no matter where we go. The children need protection from this hate.
It is very disheartening to see that our own communities are not even united. Some would rather follow their ego and the consequence from that is not everyone is kept in the loop on information but also dismissing their struggles in the process. This is troubling when it comes to activism in itself. If you are claiming to be an activist/advocate you have to listen to everyone. At this point we should be putting our differences to the side and fighting for our right to exist. Personally, I wish we didn’t have to be in this position and I am sure most can relate. However, we have to fight and we cannot sit idly by while this continues,
Over 450+ bills have been proposed some have died some have passed. The main argument from the fascist right is that they care about the children. It was never about the children. Lets bring out the science shall we?
According to the Trevor Project (2023), Youth between the ages of 13-17, 16% came out before the age of 13 and 84% came out after the age of 13. People between the age of 18-24 only 3% came out before the age of 13 and 97% came out after the age of 13. On average, age groups between 13-17 that came out were about 14 years old. It is important to note that 11% of youth came out before the age of 13.
When it comes to suicide, 62% of youth that came out before the age of 13 considered suicide in the past year and 29% attempted. 51% of youth that came out after the age of 13 considered suicide and 17% attempted. That is a pretty significant difference. When it comes to support, 30% of youth who come out before the age of 13 have had little to no support, 17% got that support. 18% of youth who came out after the age of 13 had little to no support and 9% received support.
Allies, please step up we need you! Recently, FL passed garbage legislation that would give them permission to legally kidnap trans youth. Just imagine right now what is going through the minds of those affected. At this point pressure needs to be applied, saying a few good things isn’t shit unless your doing something about it. We need a federal protection to stop this madness.
Pride month is coming around the corner and its already looking like its going to be a chaotic month. GAG has made it known that they will drive around the country in their garbage trucks and crash pride events. A reminder pride was a riot. Sylvia Rivera said it best, “This movement has become a straight-gay movement” and it has become so capitalist. At this point the performative allyship needs to stop, we as a community have to educate. Please by no means waste time arguing with bigots, we cannot change their minds. All we can do is educate others who really don’t know. Our brains crave information to function. More importantly the entitlement has to go, please humble yourself.
I always say movements like this should not have a single leader we are our own leaders. Some may not think that way but you do have the power. Our greatest asset is our voice and our actions. Don’t ever feel that you can’t use your voice because you can :)! By working collectively we will be able to accomplish anything. Please stay safe y’all and much love to you all.